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Junior Attorney

Hughes & Hughes, LLP

Junior Attorney

Palm Desert, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you a recent law school graduate looking to work with experienced attorneys and paralegals who will give you opportunities to further your legal career? If so, we are looking for you! Our firm is hiring an associate attorney who will support us by conducting legal research, drafting documents, maintaining client files, and assisting with legal counsel. The ideal candidate will have some courtroom experience and strong legal research and writing skills. If you’re ready to jump-start your growth in the industry and learn how to strategize in the courtroom to successfully represent clients, reach out to us today! Responsibilities: Create legal documents, including correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings Collaborate with clients and senior associates and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently Perform legal research, prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys Assist clients in determining a proper solution to legal conflicts and determine the best course of action Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals and support staff Qualifications: Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA) Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys Candidates must have passed the bar exam Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school • ABA Accredited law school applicants only